Turtle Collection (page 9)

The green turtle and the blue hour
Barathieu Gabriel

Alice in Wonderland - The Mock Turtle's Story
Vintage engraving of a scene from Alice in Wonderland - The Mock Turtle's Story

Deep
DCIM100GOPRO. Gloria Salgado Gispert

Over the surface - Sea Turtle
Une tortue verte nageant juste en dessous de la surface de l'eau paisible du lagon de Mayotte. . Barathieu Gabriel

Surface
Serge Melesan

Starving
Serge Melesan

Surface
Serge Melesan

The Ghost Turtle
Andrea Izzotti

Into the night
Serge Melesan

Turtle tracks lead from the turtles egg playing place to the shoreline, Galapagos

After laying its eggs on a Galapagos beach, this sea turtle returning to the ocean

Green sea turtle
Ryan Y Lin

Hawksbill
Ryan Y Lin

The Encounter
Stan Huang

Underwater World
Goed Blauw

Shielded Love
Goed Blauw

Living blue
Serge Melesan

Twin dance
Andrey Narchuk

Gaze
Dmitry Marchenko

White and turtle
Une tres belle rencontre avec cette grosse tortue imbriquee. Elle venait tranquillement sur ma droite. Curieuse, elle s'est approche a quelques centimetres du dome de mon appareil photo

To the eeep
Serge Melesan

CAT RIDING TORTOISE
Adam Lawless

Gold Sage Green Turtles
Sarah Manovski

Landscape gold turtles white
Sarah Manovski

Gold turtles swimming
Sarah Manovski

Landscape gold turtles ripples
Sarah Manovski

Gold white turtles
Sarah Manovski

Landscape gold turtles green
Sarah Manovski

The Floater
Fadil Roze

Turtle
Salome Zhividze

Abstract pink turtles
Sarah Manovski

Ladybug Turtle
Artem Pozdniakov

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming over sand ripples in shallow water, Eleuthera, Bahamas. Endangered

Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) portrait, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Endangered

Sea turtle (Cheloniidae) resting at the ocean surface near a shallow coral reef, Wakaya Island, Fiji, Pacific Ocean

Red-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonaria) portrait, Pantanal wetlands, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Job Riding On A Turtle

Tomb of Kusunoki Masashige - Minatogawa Shrine, Kobe
The Tomb of Kusunoki Masashige (Nanko) - Minatogawa Shrine - a Shinto shrine in Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, roughly on the site of the Battle of Minatogawa. Date: circa 1910s

Turtle racing in Australia
Preliminary Preparations for a turtle Trip--Riding on the Backs of the turtles Down to the Sea, in Australia. The shell of the turtle, which is as broad as it is long

Selection page of British reptiles. Date: 1881

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) ventral view, Philippines, Pacific Ocean. Critically endangered

Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) female, returning to sea after laying eggs in nest on beach, Grande Riviere, Trinidad Island, Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean

Nesting female Olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) passing new hatchling. Playa Escobilla Sanctuary, Oaxaca, Mexico

Aerial view of massive arribada of Olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), with over 300, 000 females coming ashore to nest on 3 km of 15 km beach over period of three days and nights

Aerial view of thousands of female Olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) approaching beach during massive arribada, with over 300

Female Olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) coming ashore to nest while others leaves, at sunrise, during massive arribada. Playa Escobilla Sanctuary, Oaxaca, Mexico. Pacific Ocean

Two Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) hatchlings moving across beach towards sea after leaving nest, Grande Riviere, Trinidad Island, Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean Sea

Santa Cruz giant-tortoise (Chelonoidis porteri) covered in mud, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Isalnds. Critically endangered

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In various cultures and throughout history, the turtle has held significant meaning. From ancient creation myths to modern-day conservation efforts, this remarkable creature continues to captivate our imagination. One such myth is the Iroquois Creation Myth, which tells the story of Sky Woman descending from the heavens onto a giant turtle's back. This depiction symbolizes the connection between earth and sky, emphasizing harmony and balance. Traveling further back in time, we encounter Duria antiquior (Ancient Dorset), an imaginative reconstruction that offers a glimpse into prehistoric life. Amongst these scenes of ancient landscapes, turtles gracefully navigate their surroundings, reminding us of their enduring presence throughout history. Moving across continents to Kakadu National Park in Australia's Northern Territory, we discover an aboriginal rock art site at Obirr Rock. Here lies a testament to human creativity spanning over 20, 000 years. Amongst these intricate paintings are depictions of turtles – timeless symbols representing wisdom and longevity. Diving beneath ocean waves reveals another facet existence – the hawksbill sea turtle swimming over vibrant coral reefs. These majestic creatures play a crucial role in maintaining marine ecosystems while showcasing nature's unparalleled beauty. Shifting gears from natural wonders to historical events brings us to Fortnum & Masons Christmas Box for soldiers during World War I. Even amidst turmoil and conflict, these boxes brought joy and comfort to those serving on distant shores - perhaps even containing images or stories featuring turtles as symbols of resilience and hope. Venturing towards Santa Cruz Highlands in Galapagos unveils yet another captivating sight: Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises feeding on grasses with tranquil gracefulness. These gentle giants remind us of our responsibility towards preserving endangered species like them for future generations. Witnessing baby sea turtles bravely swim out into vast oceans evokes feelings of awe and wonderment at nature's miracles unfolding before our eyes. Their journey represents determination against all odds, inspiring us to embrace challenges and embark on our own adventures.